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US commits $480m to Ivory Coast health sector

The United States has signed a $480 million health pact with Ivory Coast, the latest in a series of 'America First' global funding agreements. Discover the details and implications.

New Mental Health Act Becomes Law in UK

Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the new Mental Health Act as a 'giant leap' for dignity and autonomy. The law, receiving Royal Assent, overhauls the 1983 Act and aims to tackle racial inequalities and inappropriate detention.

Gemma Collins opens up on mental health struggle

TV personality Gemma Collins shares her emotional mental health struggles in a heartfelt Instagram post, revealing she feels 'broken inside' as her mother Joan, 70, recovers from pneumonia in hospital.

Labour Budget Pumps £2bn into Scotland and Wales

Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.

WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding

The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.

Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death

A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.

First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai

Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.

Friend Influence Drives Teen Self-Harm, Study Reveals

Groundbreaking UK research reveals teenagers are significantly more likely to self-harm if their friends engage in similar behaviour, highlighting urgent need for peer-focused mental health interventions.

Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown

Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.

Denise Welch: I underestimated my depression

Loose Women star Denise Welch reveals her ongoing battle with clinical depression and shares powerful message about mental health awareness in emotional new interview.

Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis

Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.

Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops

Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.

Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled

Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.

Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout

NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.

Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now

As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.

Vice-chancellors' pay soars as universities face cuts

As UK universities face financial crisis with course cuts and staff redundancies, Guardian analysis reveals vice-chancellors' pay packages have soared to record levels, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling institutions.

Trump axes arts board, cancels ARC Ballroom project

Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.

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